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Newest Review: ... leader of the few remaining members of the Carib Indians, who are indigenous to Trinidad. Arima is considered the gateway to the east and it is easy to access the North Coast of Trinidad from Arima and further afield such as rural areas such as Toco and Sangre Grande. Arima has a bustling shopping centre for those looking for souvenirs or local goods. It is close to Piarco International Airport as well as the large shopping centre in Trincity.It is also one of the main centres for Parang, which is the local Christmas music of Trinidad, which is sung in Spanish. Arima also has its own carnival, which is not a large as the one in Port o... more

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Arima, Gateway to the East (213 words)
by - written on 18/02/09 (Useful, 23 readings)
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Arima is my hometown and has changed a lot since I was little. Even though it may not be as large as the capital, Port of Spain, or other larger cities such as San Fernando, Arima has a rich and varied history. Arima means "water" and is the fourth largest town in Trinidad and Tobago. It is home to the Carib Queen, who is the recognised leader of the few remaining members of the Carib Indians, who are indigenous to Trinidad. Arima is considered the gateway to the east and it is easy to access the North Coast of Trinidad from Arima and further afield such as rural areas such as Toco and Sangre Grande. Arima has a bustling shopping centre ... Read the complete review